Legislation - Enacted

Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination of Parentage Act

Author/Sponsor:Date Introduced:Date Enacted: 20 July 2009

Description:

7 April 2009, the same day that Vermont legalized same-sex marriage, the council voted unanimously (12–0) to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. The move was hailed as a possible gateway to legislation of same-sex marriage in the near future.

5 May 2009, under the District's procedures, the bill was voted on again and the D.C. Council overwhelmingly approved the bill.

Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA) was the grassroots movement to win marriage in the United States. With the U.S. Supreme Court victory on June 26, 2015 the work of the organization - though not the larger movement - was achieved and MEUSA ceased formal operations, closing in late 2017. For inquires please contact lovewins@marriageequality.org.